Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Lane Head Farm Country Guest House 

Lakeside, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 017687 74411, Email, www.theatrebythelake.com

Set on the shores of Derwentwater in Keswick, Theatre by the Lake is Cumbria's only year-round professional producing theatre. Hosting a wide range of visiting drama, music, dance, talks, comedy and film.

Hutton in the Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9TH, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 017684 84449, Email, www.hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk

Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC additions. Extensive gardens in woodland setting walled garden, topiary, woodland walk and lake with cascade.

The Old Brewery, Brewery Lane, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BY, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 017687 80700, Email, www.keswickbrewery.co.uk

A small family-run brewery set up with quality and environmental issues at it's heart. Brewery tours and shop available.

The Pier House, Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0US, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 017684 82229, Email, www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk

The ‘Steamers’ create the perfect opportunity to combine a cruise with some of the most famous and spectacular walks in the lake District

Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01768 868000, Email, www.rheged.com

With 10 fantastic shops, 3 tasty cafes, pottery painting, indoor & outdoor play, a giant cinema screen, plus 5 exhibitions a year in our Gallery, 4 TIC pods and lots of family events in the school holidays, there is plenty to do at Rheged.

Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 07944 735010, Email, www.keswickcanoeandbushcraft.co.uk

Keswick Canoe and Bushcraft is based in the heart of the Lake District National Park in the bustling town of Keswick. We are specialist providers of canoe tours, bush craft and wilderness skills, river trips and canoe expeditions.

Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JS, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 017684 82356, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aira-force-and-ullswater

The tumbling waterfall of Aira Force, drops an impressive 65 feet and can be reached by strolling through ancient woodland and landscaped glades. The perfect place for a family and picnic.

Otley House, Otley Road, Keswick, CA12 5LE, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 017687 80042, Email, www.keswickdino.com

A living museum with live birds of prey, along with fossils and life size dinosaur models.

Southey Works, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 017687 73626, Email, www.pencilmuseum.co.uk

Enter the museum through a replica of the Seathwaite mine, journey through the history of pencil making at the worlds longest pencil and finally relax in our coffee shop, while the kids follow the quiz trails.

Unthank, Nr. Hutton-in-the -Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9TG, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 017684 84538, Email, www.up-front.com

Beautifully converted 17thC farm buildings. Changing exhibitions, vegetarian restaurant, gift shop and puppet theatre.

Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2NW, (8 miles, 12kms)

This area is rich in prehistoric remains including a standing stone, stone circle and cairns. Moor Divock is 300 metres above sea level, forming part of Askham Fell, to the East of Ullswater.

Castlerigg, Keswick, Cumbria, CA10 2AA, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 0191 2691200, Email, www.english-heritage.org.uk

Raised in circa 3000BC, Castlerigg is perhaps the most atmospheric of all British stone circles with the mountain of Helvellyn as a dramatic backdrop.

Market Square, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5JR, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 017687 72645 - Calls

In the centre of Keswick and with a recently refurbished community room, the Moot Hall is the perfect choice for coffee mornings, training venue, slide shows, business meetings, charity and fundraising events and exhibitions.

Main Car Park, Glenridding, CA11 0PA, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 017684 82414, Email

Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HB, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 017684 86450, Email, www.dalemain.com

A much loved historic family home, set against the grandeur and picturesque splendour of the lakeland fells and the surrounding parkland. Daleman has a delightful five acre plantsman's garden.